Göhre

Göhre sits on the north side of Jena's historic market square with neo-Gothic architectural features and several exhibition areas inside. The rooms show changing displays about city history, historical views, model buildings, and artwork spanning from medieval times to today.

The foundation walls date to the 13th century, when the site stood at the edge of the early city. In 1907, Paul Göhre converted the former market mill building into a wine trading business before it eventually became an exhibition space.

The building bears the name of a publisher who shaped the city, and its rooms display works by regional artists alongside documents about city history. Visitors can understand how the place developed its identity over centuries.

The exhibition spreads across several floors, with a staircase running through the entire structure arranged chronologically. Plan time to climb through, as the stairs can be steep and each level presents different time periods.

One highlight is the Wartburg Flag from 1816, which shows one of the earliest depictions of the colors that later became German national colors. This object illustrates how a regional movement later gained importance for the entire nation.

Location: Jena

GPS coordinates: 50.92850,11.58830

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28